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| Course | Introducing Computers | |
| Duration | Half a Day (3 hours) | |
| Overview |
This course is designed for the complete newcomer to computers and aims to explain basic computer terminology and concepts in plain English. The course starts with switching on the PC, introducing the keyboard and mouse and goes on to provide a brief explanation of Windows and how to save and print a document using Microsoft Word. At the end of the course the student will be able to switch on a computer, use the mouse, load programs and have an understanding of how computers are used in the workplace. |
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| Content | Introducing the Hardware |
Switching on the PC and Printer |
| Mastering the Mouse!!! | Holding and Controlling a Mouse Using the Mouse to Choose Options on the Screen |
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| Windows | Understanding parts of a Window Moving, Sizing, Minimising, Maximising and Restoring a Window Loading and Closing Programs Using Drop Down Menus and Toolbars Using Dialog Boxes Moving about in a Dialog Box with the Mouse and Keyboard |
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| Microsoft Office | Introducing Microsoft Office - an explanation of the key Office Programs and how they are used at your Company | |
| Microsoft Word | Loading Word, Typing a Paragraph, Saving & Printing | |